Bright Angel Campground, Riverside campground in Grand Canyon National Park, United States
Located along Bright Angel Creek near the Colorado River, this campground contains 33 tent sites with tables and metal storage containers for provisions.
The campground lies near the historic Bright Angel Trail, which Native American tribes established centuries ago before miners utilized it during the 1800s.
Rangers at the campground organize regular educational sessions about the Grand Canyon's geology, wildlife, and Native American heritage throughout the year.
Visitors need to obtain permits from the Backcountry Office four months before their stay and bring supplies for the challenging desert environment.
The campground sits at 2,480 feet elevation, making it the lowest established camping area within the Grand Canyon's main corridor trails.
Location: Coconino County
GPS coordinates: 36.10179,-112.09615
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:22
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